Yesterday, I received a gift card from an anonymous friend for a Spa in town. The "menu" of massages they offer is very impressive. The place looks beautiful. I was so taken aback.. Really touched. It's hard to put into to words here what this means to me.
Last week, I posted the following status update on facebook: "My kingdom for a neck, shoulder, and back massage. I'm twisted up like a pretzel." Such a typical facebook status, right? Don't we all either complain about something (like back pain), brag about an accomplishment or kid, tell a quick funny anecdote, or make a political statement.. I think that covers most categories of status updates. So, yeah, mine fell into "complain." I never in a million years expected someone to go out and buy me a massage as a result.
I have a feeling that I know who sent it.. but of course I can't be sure since it was anonymous.. The note started by saying "Facebook wishes DO come true...." It was a short note.. but I picked up on a few key words that the friend I'm thinking of has used around me a couple of times, and I feel like I can hear her voice saying the words of the note. The note ends with "Enjoy yourself, and know that good things still happen in this world."
So very very thoughtful. I'm sure that this friend had no way of knowing that I'd receive the card in the mail on the same day as I had to go to court.. Just good timing. The really funny thing is that I almost threw the envelope away. I saw that it was from the spa, and assumed it was just a marketing catalogue. I looked at it, and put it in the junk mail pile. As I was walking to the recycle bin, I ripped it open, just to fantasize over the treatment options for a second. Thank God I did! I pulled out the note with the card attached first, and was completely floored. I would feel awful if I had thrown it away, and wasted some one's money, and also that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to thank the person. Not that I've had a chance to really thank them, but at least I was able to post a thank you on facebook, and hope that they saw it there.... I have a feeling that "she?" might read this blog too... in which case, THANK YOU!!!
I've only ever gotten 1 massage before. It had to have been about 15 years ago? A gift from an ex boyfriend. I loved it. But I never did it again after that. I rarely pamper myself.. even when I was able to afford that sort of thing. I don't know why? I'd sooner spend my money on trying new foods at new restaurants and drinking expensive champagnes.. But wow, I can REALLY use a massage these days!
Now, I've been trying to think of a good way to pay it forward somehow. It was such a generous and thoughtful gift that I received.. and so I need to think of something good. Both of my sisters offered to let me rub their feet and/or watch their kids to pay forward.. buuuuut, I'm thinking I can do better than that (jackasses, lol). I'll think of something great, and I'll keep you all posted. And in the meantime, I'm gonna look over the massage options again and book an appointment!! So excited!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.
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